tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post938439421196254467..comments2023-06-17T04:29:17.388-05:00Comments on Circus Acts: My Bum TickerKate @ Ex Librishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16161681565485372950noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-75184319886283079062010-09-15T20:20:44.324-05:002010-09-15T20:20:44.324-05:00Hi, just happen to see this and needed to comment,...Hi, just happen to see this and needed to comment, not sure if you will see it this late but... I have always had palpitations as I was born with a heart murmur / irregular heartbeat. I noticed one time when I was on atkins that I had no palpitations, and since I notice whenever I over do on the bad carbs days in a row that it seems to kick in, especially when combined with caffine. Might be worth keeping some sort of a food journal for a while and see if you can trace some of it back that way.TwinCitiesLynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-57848198570469359662010-08-13T15:13:13.160-05:002010-08-13T15:13:13.160-05:00I went through the same thing, same tests, actuall...I went through the same thing, same tests, actually way before Anna was born and I was stressed from work, but had also started a running routine that was new to my body. When you run, the adrenaline hormones get pumped and the heart reacts. I remember thinking at the doc's that i was wayyy to young to see my beating heart on that screen in front of me. Turns out my palpitations are benign but they did offer beta blockers if they were enough nuisance for me (I passed). Do right and press the questions. My doc said I just needed to keep running and cut back on stress (even though I didn't really feel stressed atthe time). I kept running and 7 years later they're still gone. I hope that's your story soon! At least I can empathize with all that dumb testing! Tara (spacemama)Tara Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659780240856339548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-80186276733046707312010-08-12T13:49:30.502-05:002010-08-12T13:49:30.502-05:00It is good that you aren't taking your health ...It is good that you aren't taking your health for granted and are being proactive with things. I have no room to talk because my bursitis is acting up as a result I'm convinced to stress and have no intentions of going back to the doctor. But, my shoulder pain and your heart are no comparison so I'm glad you are doing the right thing.<br /><br />I was going to say what Courtney said about everyone having their own breaking points and we all handle the shit life dumps on us differently. People keep telling me I'm strong, but I think it might just be a case of denial. You are doing a great job and you deserve relief and happiness!Somewhat Ordinaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09701338805685025735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-54478688101975199582010-08-12T13:08:10.679-05:002010-08-12T13:08:10.679-05:00I really hope that you can find some answers to th...I really hope that you can find some answers to the questions you have. I think you're doing a great job in trying to be as pro-active as you can instead of doing what a lot of ppl do and just "do what the doctor says." <br /><br />You said you see others moms with more kids and more worries...but I want to mention that that doesn't mean your stress and worries aren't valid. We all have our different breaking points, and I know for a fact that just b/c you might stress more on something that another mom wouldn't, the roles can quickly reverse about any other number of situations.<br /><br />I hope it works out soon for you and you can get some much needed-and very much deserved-relief.<br /><br />xoxoChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484007558206947938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-67433158026901569042010-08-12T13:02:57.448-05:002010-08-12T13:02:57.448-05:00Good luck, Honey.
I'm sendin' ya good tic...Good luck, Honey.<br /><br />I'm sendin' ya good ticker juju.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15500861510741328385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-45479055055623376302010-08-12T09:26:15.778-05:002010-08-12T09:26:15.778-05:00Have to say your title made me giggle--I was think...Have to say your title made me giggle--I was thinking "Why is her bum (as in your rear end) ticking? :)<br /><br />Sorry there have been worries in the ticker department--we sure are giving the medical professionals some $$ recently, huh? <br /><br />Really hoping the stress levels stay at a minimum! Passing you a margarita to do my part at keeping you feeling relaxed ;)JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027548058304720360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-65873780630682302742010-08-12T07:26:35.719-05:002010-08-12T07:26:35.719-05:00Heart issues are no fun at all! I have a mitral v...Heart issues are no fun at all! I have a mitral valve prolapse and a heart murmur. When I get too stressed or have lack of sleep for a long time then the palpitations come. And it is so frustrating! It's so hard to relax when the palps are stressing you out.<br /><br />I really hope you get some time to de-stress as much as you can with two kids and a full time job.<br /><br />Thinking of you and sending you relaxing thoughts!!Suzy, Not a Fertile Myrtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07093473278342134823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-49604260460348180752010-08-11T23:00:46.771-05:002010-08-11T23:00:46.771-05:00I am right there with you with the heart palpitati...I am right there with you with the heart palpitations. They were horrible when I was pregnant. Some days I wondered if it would just stop beating and not start back up again. Scary. I took beta blockers for a short period when I was about 32 and stopped taking them when I felt like I was just prescribed them because it was the "normal" course. I found out that I have Mitral Valve Prolapse which can be exacerbated by stress, pregnancy and sometimes nothing at all. I recently had an echo again after I gave birth and my Cardio is not worried. I just have to keep an eye on it and go back if it doesn't settle in a reasonable amount of time. I can't imagine that a full time job and 2 kids allows you to de-stress very often, but I guess as moms we need to make ourselves de-stress and relax. We always seem to put ourselves out there for everyone instead of finding time for ourselves. I have gotten better at it with age but I still struggle sometimes which seems ridiculous if you think about it. How hard is it to take a break??? Sending you big relaxing hugs and an order to take an hour to yourself every couple of days to do nothing but relax.Rottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00849287149207368977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-14357573960362403242010-08-11T21:14:28.178-05:002010-08-11T21:14:28.178-05:00so glad you are being proactive about the whole th...so glad you are being proactive about the whole thing. <br />you are so right about the small changes thing. trying to manage stress is so hard, at least for me it is.<br /><br />and.... I still have boxes to unpack too so if you find any volunteers send them my way when you are done with them!andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548514864368948179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-31934816936503893182010-08-11T17:55:51.723-05:002010-08-11T17:55:51.723-05:00Sorry to hear about this. However, it does sound ...Sorry to hear about this. However, it does sound like you are being pro-active about it, so keep it up!Delennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12567889031642608101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-54697173431222951582010-08-11T16:21:30.518-05:002010-08-11T16:21:30.518-05:00Sorry for all the stress! I'll be waiting to ...Sorry for all the stress! I'll be waiting to see what your med answers are. Good job at asking for help when you need it!seussgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04000177197075148901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-67189750193828720822010-08-11T15:48:35.553-05:002010-08-11T15:48:35.553-05:00I'm so sorry about the heart problems. I agree...I'm so sorry about the heart problems. I agree with you about the docs looking a little less deep. If it's stress related, why can't it be controlled with some non-drug methods?<br /><br />It really can be hard to sit back and enjoy the little things when the mess and the whining and the everyday things seem to be dragging you down. I get that.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382865901845181550noreply@blogger.com